Crater

LOCATION: Carson, California, 90746

Company: Armstrong World Industries

Primary location:
Carson, California
Relocation offered:

Employment status :
Full-Time
Travel:
Non-compete: [[]]

The estimated base salary range for this role is $24.00 per hour. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor with moderate guidance from a Senior Production Associate of the felt value stream, a Crater is responsible for the safe assembly of wood pallets that meet the standardized requirements for use in storage, shipping, and manipulation of goods in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

• Operates machinery that takes in low‑grade softwood planks and nails them together according to specific patterns and standards.
• Uses various hand tooling while performing crate assembly operations efficiently in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Assembles and refurbishes wood crates/pallets used in storage, shipping, and manipulation of goods, adhering to engineered and quality standards, while inspecting finished pallets to ensure conformity to specification.
• Collect supplies for assembly; conduct inventory of tools, parts, and supplies and resupply as needed.
• Works with peers to identify product defects and report necessary nonconformances to Senior Production Associate, Supervisor, and/or Quality Inspector.
• Works with peers to perform reworks/repairs in accordance with industry best practices and/or engineering instructions.
• Works with peers to coordinate movement of assembled parts and/or products to the next step operation.
• Completes work as required to meet production and schedule requirements.
• Follows safety protocols and wears personal protective equipment as required.
• Notifies supervisor when materials need to be reordered.
• Maintains equipment and work areas; cleans and performs basic repairs as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Possess basic arithmetic skills.
• Proficiency with hand power tools and machinery (hammer, wrenches, crow bars, impact drivers, pneumatic nail gun, staples guns, and electric saws).
• Full knowledge of measuring tools required; must know how to read and interpret blueprints and/or shop drawings and have a working knowledge of measuring tools (such as angle finders, tape measures, etc.).
• Communication and people skills; team player willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (i.e., ability to wear required PPE, work in a dusty, hot, non‑climate‑controlled environment; with stairs, frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of material).
• Ability to work off shift hours in support of plant initiatives.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in core production roles within 90 days of hire.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly stand, walk, and may sit for extended periods of time.
• Regularly use hand‑eye coordination, grasp, manipulate, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds using mechanical equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse, construction, or wood working environment.

Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

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